Part A:
Discussion 1: Analyze the current trends affecting the evolution of health information technology (HIT). Determine a significant trend that you believe is having the most significant impact on the expansion of HIT. Support your rationale for each of the factors identified.
Argue that a health organization's shift to HMIS ensures the effectiveness of health care services. Provide support for your rationale.
Discussion 2: Suggest one significant function of an integrated health information management system that can improve the delivery of health care services. Include an example to justify your response.
Analyze the key challenges of implementing a health information management system. Suggest a key concern that could deter management from implementing a fully integrated HIMS.
Part B:
Discussion 1: Suggest an organizational strategy that you think would be effective for a health care organization. Recommend a key HIT tactic that would support the implementation of the strategy selected. Justify your response.
Analyze the role of a CEO or CIO in a health care organization. Based on your knowledge and experience, determine what you believe to be a significant characteristic of effective leadership, and elaborate on its importance to the success of the organization.
Discussion 2: Suggest a significant advantage and disadvantage of researching health information on the Internet. Support your rationale.
Create a scenario that demonstrates the empowerment of health information seekers. Provide support for your rationale.